NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2002 Lincoln Navigator 2WD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 32 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 16 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #10 for number of recalls.
Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Exterior lightingCampaign 06E064000 · 17 Jul 2006
Problem: Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06E056000 · 13 Jun 2006
Problem: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
Risk: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Remedy: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
What owners complain about
Share of the 32 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Vehicle speed control7 · 22%
Air bags7 · 22%
Engine and engine cooling7 · 22%
Electrical system6 · 19%
Steering3 · 9%
Fuel system3 · 9%
Engine2 · 6%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 6%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lincoln navigator. While the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The fire was extinguished was put out by a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated a written report of the incident would be provided within fifteen days. The contact was informed by the manufacturer's website that…
While driving at 50 mph and applying the brakes, the vehicles pulled to the left and lost the control, no injured, dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr
2002 lincoln navigator caught fire while parked in my driveway and burnt to the ground. *tr
On 12/03/11 when my husband started our 2002 lincoln navigator a loud bang happened, my seat belt tightened across my chest so tight it hurt and i couldn't breathe, the car started smoking so bad that my oldest daughter jumped out of the truck because it scared her so bad. The seat belt was so tight it wouldn't come…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.